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    From: Kelly Cronan <noreply@nycdh.org>
    Date: Thu, Aug 11, 2016 at 4:25 PM
    Subject: Kelly Cronan started the topic Yale University seeks Research Data
    Support Specialist in the forum NYCDH Announcements [NYC Digital Humanities]
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    Kelly Cronan started the topic Yale University seeks Research Data Support
    Specialist in the forum NYCDH Announcements

    “Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth
    in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New
    York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural
    resources that include three major museums, a critically-acclaimed
    repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned
    schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.

    General Purpose: Under the supervision of the Director, StatLab and
    Technology Programs for the Center for the Science and Social Science
    Information (CSSSI), the Research Data Support Specialist provides
    consultations, instruction, and outreach in support of data collection,
    management, manipulation, and analysis for scholarship. As part of the
    CSSSI team, the Research Data Support Specialist works closely with
    librarians and statistical specialists to deliver a broad range of data
    services to the academic community.

    The Research Data Support Specialist collaborates with Data Librarians and
    the Statistical Support Specialist to develop scalable and sustainable
    services in support of data discoverability, access and utility. In close
    partnership with subject liaisons, GIS specialists, and StatLab staff, the
    Research Data Support Specialist facilitates interaction with locally
    created and externally available data resources available.

    This position provides assistance in working with inconsistent data
    formats, translating between different formats, different databases and
    maximizing data usability. Using tools such as the command line, Python,
    SQL, Perl, and Tableau, the Research Data Support Specialist relates
    multiple information formats to find new ways of interrogating and
    representing the data.

    Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years’
    experience in an academic environment, or an equivalent combination of
    education and experience.

    Qualifications:
    • Proven ability to support and implement complex quantitative or
    geospatial databases (one or more of the following: MySQL, Microsoft SQL,
    Postgres, Access, Filemaker), information architecture, and database design.
    • Understanding of scripting languages (such as Python, Perl,
    JavaScript).
    • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with
    varied groups within a complex organization.
    • Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal
    communications and analytical ability.
    • Demonstrated record of designing projects and bringing them to a
    conclusion in a timely fashion.
    • Preferred: Software versioning methods and tools. Experience with
    data visualization tools/languages (Tableau, leaflet, Processing, D3).
    Experience with research data lifecycle pipeline including discovery and
    repository software (Blacklight, SOLR). Understanding of metadata standards
    and formats. Proficiency with command line and shell scripting. Advanced
    degree in Computer Sci. or Library/Information Science.

    Application: For more information and immediate consideration, please apply
    online at http://www.yale.edu/jobs – the STARS req ID for this position is
    38405BR. Please be sure to reference this website when applying for this
    position.

    We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence
    of a career at Yale University. One of the country’s great workplaces, Yale
    University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and
    true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide
    variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and
    educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive
    recreational facilities, and much more.

    Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and
    does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color,
    religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic
    origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or
    gender identity or expression.”

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